• 1902 - George W Day purchased an undivided 1/2 interest in the mill property from Herbert Sweetser on March 31 (deed 349/8).
• Together they operated the mill as Sweetser & Day.

• 1909 - George Day purchased all remaining interest in the mill property from Herbert Sweetser on January 11 (deed 431/396).
• George Day continued to operate the mill as Sweetser & Day through 1917, while Herbert Sweetser continued as a town official and partnered with Ralph Adams in the Adams & Sweetser Chelmsford Laundry on Littleton Road in 1915-16.

• 1920 - William E and Blanche Dobbins of Boston purchased the mill house from George Day on April 3 (deed 623/59).

• 1921 - The J Cushing Company purchased the mill property from the Cushing Holding Company on December 31 (deed 657/509).

• 1923 - The J Cushing Company had the grist and sawmill building demolished, and salvaged lumber was used in construction of a storehouse on their property.

Lowell Courier-Citizen, August 30, 1923

"Chelmsford, August 29

"As in other localities, the progress of modern methods and business is crowding out the old and familiar land marks and replacing them wtth new and up-to-date buildlngs. Within the past week the large old grist and saw mill in the yard of the J Cushing Company at Chelmsford Centre has been levelled and the accompanying photograph was taken shortly after the work had started ...

"The old mill was both a saw and a grist mill. Great loads of logs were hauled from the local forests as soon as the snow settled and the horse sleds could be used. The mill yards were filled with the fragrant fresh sawed pine boards and the sound of the saw was a familiar one in all parts of the village. The old saw, which, is still at the mill, was a straight up and down one but later the circular saws were brought into use.

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"Loads of corn and other grains were also brought to the old mill by the farmers who raised them, to be ground into meal and flour between the great round stones, for the famlly table, but for many years now there has been no grinding carried on at the mill ...

"In taking down the old frames it was found that the beams were fastened together with wooden pins and it was impossible to break the joints. So well were they put together that it was necessary to saw them apart. The big floor timbers, which were set on great slabs of granite underpinning, were smoothed on one side only, the rough bark being left on the other three sides. Many of the boards used in construction were from 16 to 18 inches wide and 20 feet long, perfect lumber without a knot, which made the carpenters who were at work on the old structure express the wish that such lumber was procurable nowadays. The wood from the old mill is to be used in the erection of the new store houses which the J Cushing Company ts already erecting on their land parallel to the railroad tracks."

"RUBY EMERY'S OLD MILL HOUSE

"Since its establishment here, The Old Mill House has built a reputation for superior bakery products that is reflected today in the satisfaction expressed by their hundreds of patrons.

"They say that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach and there is perhaps nothing closer to the memory of a man than the memory of the delicious aromas of home cooking that issued forth from the kitchen, when as a boy, mother would be making bread, hot biscuits or some especially savory pie or cake. But with the present day emancipation of women, the modern housewife rightly rejects the idea of long hours spent in the kitchen baking over a hot stove. Today, present day methods make it just as inexpensive and lots more enjoyable to purchase bakery products from a dependable establishment such as the Old Mill House where nothing but the purest, richest, and freshest of ingredients ever go into their recipes.

"Here are featured Home Cooked Bread, Rolls, Pies, Cakes, Pastries, Etc, always freshly baked, always appetizing. And they are also equipped to prepare all types of special orders, whether it be a Hand Decorated Wedding or Birthday Cake or for any occasion.

"To those of our readers who would experience the satisfaction of delicious bakery products, it would be well worth your effort to acquaint yourself with those expertly prepared by this fine concern. 'The Old Mill House is truly a Silent Partner to the Housewife.'"

Newsweekly, December 30, 1959

Newsweekly 1955 Tercentennary, People

"The many friends and customers of the Old Mill House Bakery in Central Square were surprised and pleased to hear the local shop and its owners mentioned recently on WBZ radio as part of that station's observance of its 50th anniversary in broadcasting. The Misses Ruby Emery and Rose Meserve were associated with WBZ's 'Slim Pickins' program for several years, and during the town's 300th anniversary in 1955, Slim returned the complement by visiting them at the Old Mill House."

"HALE AND FAREWELL

"Occasionally the Newsweekly must also say Farewell to some community institution or individual as we do this week, which brings the closing of what for the past 32 years has indeed been one of Chelmsford's institutions - the Old Mill House Bakery.

"This also began from individual efforts which have, over more than three decades, been directed toward supplying food of the 'home made' kind, made with affectionate care out of fine ingredients. 'The two ladies at the bakery' as they have become known, are now retiring to a well-deserved rest but during their 32 years as partners they, too, displayed a high level of craftsmanship and earned a proud reputation for their culinary efforts. 'The two ladies' came to their joint enterprise from the fields of business and of music. They, too, shared in the American Dream of the rewards of individual ability and achievement. With the closing of their hospitable door, the community will have lost something unique and passersby will no longer be tantalized by the smells of fresh bread and pies baking or the sight of beautifully decorated cakes, rising tier on sugar-coated tier. Their establishment was more than a shop devoted to the sale of baked goods: it was a place to chat over a cup of coffee, to give the weary of foot or spirit a brief rest, to exchange the news of the day in the best tradition of the old-fashioned friendly store.

"This week marks the opening of wider vistas for Lothar Fuchs, worker in wood, who has more worlds to conquer. It also marks the end of one road for 'the two ladies' and the taking of another, more leisurely and less crowded. All three have proved the value of individual effort directed for the common good with artistry, patience and competence. For the ladies then, we wish a happy retirement while we wish for the cabinet maker a brightly-unfolding future. Just as a town shares in the successes of its citizens, so it loses something never to be regained when they withdraw from active participation in its activities."

Newsweekly, February 1, 1979

• John Handley was renovating a small building located on Cushing Place next door to the Old Mill House when it collapsed due to its state of disrepair. The Chelmsford Board of Appeals granted approval for construction of a new 20 x 24 ft building on the site on March 21 (decision 8511/66).

"Chelmsford Resident Thanks Jaycees And Carson For Their Help

"CMFD-Local resident Ruby M Emery has written a letter of thanks to the Chelmsford Jaycees and Selectman John Carson for their assistance in restoring damage done to her property during the recent flooding of Central Square. The town itself had refused to do the work since it was private property for which public funds could not be used.

"Miss Emery's letter, a copy of which also went to the Selectmen, was as follows: 'My dear Mr Carson: I wish to convey my grateful thanks to you and all the Jaycees who worked so diligently and expertly on the construction of new walks at the Old Mill House, 24 Central Square.'

"'It is gratifying to one to see the interest and heartwarming willingness to come to the aid to help in a community project such as this. Each and all were proud of their part and "sharing" - it is appreciated, I can assure you'

"'These young men, representing the Jaycees, are a credit to our community and country. "Kindness comes to the front." The finished project is excellent and all I can say, My sincerest thanks to one and all. Mr Carson, my special thanks to you and feel welcome at my door if you ever pass this way.'

"Thank you
Very sincerely yours,
(signed) Miss Ruby M Emery
24 Central Sq"

"Ruby Emery is thrilled to be 95

"by Aurelia Falk

"Chelmsford' s biggest cheerleader and probably the oldest celebrated her 95th birthday last week with a visit from the selectmen, friends and relatives. Ruby Emery excitedly received visitors who honored her with certificates and flowers last Wednesday afternoon at her home. Emery, who operated the Old Mill House bakery in the Center for about 25 years still lives in the back of the building where the bakery used to be.

"Selectmen Chairman William Logan along with fellow board members Peter Lawlor and Richard DeFreitas proclaimed Sept 30, 1992 as Ruby Emery Day in the Town of Chelmsford. 'The town welcomes you back to notoriety,' Logan told her. 'You're a special person to the Town of Chelmsford.'

"And former Chelmsford High School Principal George Simonian inducted Emery as a lifetime member into the Chelmsford High School Alumni Association. 'She is the oldest known living alumna,' Simonian said. 'She graduated from North Chelmsford High School in 1917,' he added.

"'I think it's excellent,' Emery said of her special day. 'It's been enjoyable, a great pleasure. I'm proud of Chelmsford, I'm proud of those gathered here. Chelmsford has tried to progress, to live on the high scale.'

"Lawlor told her he could remember coming to her bakery with his friends when he was young. And Emery recounted how groups of young boys would congregate in front of the bakery and ward off solicitors. 'You all seem like nice men,' she told the selectmen. 'You appear it at least.'

"Emery served as organist at All Saints' Episcopal Church in the first quarter of the century, according to the Rev David Ferner, and then as choir director. She left those positions in the 1940s when she opened her bakery. 'Her membership in the parish is noted because people stay in contact with her and even younger members of the parish get to know her,' he said. 'She loves kids and they're just in awe (of her). They love the stories she tells.'

"Chelmsford resident and Newsweekly columnist Eleanor Parkhurst remembers Emery's cheerfulness at the bakery and her dedication to her work at the church. How does someone keep going strong into their 90s? 'The way I look at life is a little different than the way they do things today,' Emery said. 'It's a different life, a different attitude. That's part of our troubles today.'"

"Town offer pending on Old Mill House

"By Sharon Flaherty Weitz Staff Writer

"If approved at Town Meeting, the town of Chelmsford will ofter to pay $100,820 to purchase the Old Mill House, which would then be torn down and the property paved for a 20-lot parking area. Located at 24 Central Square, the Old Mill House, which was built in the mid-1800s, was once the site of a bustling bakery. The property is owned by Ruby Emery.

"A warrant article to be voted on at the April 28 special Town Meeting asks representatives to authorize the Board of Selectmen to purchase the 12,000 square foot property. 'We have an appraisal of $100,820 and have offered the owner that amount of money for the property,' Town Manager Bernard Lynch said. 'The intent of the Board of Selectmen is to have municipal parking put in there.'

"The owner has not said she will accept the offer if the appropriation is approved by the Town Meeting. The town does, however, have the option of taking the land by eminent domain. 'I believe the town will proceed with the taking of the land by eminent domain, if need be,' Lynch said. 'That appears to be the wish of the board. The owner would receive the appraised value of the propcrty which is $100,820. I don't see any negotiations happening at this juncture.'

"Alice Hinckle, who is currently residing in her sister's home, said, "We do have other bidders who are willing to pay more than the town. We have not accepted the town's bid yet. We feel the offer is too low.' Hinckle said she wanted to speak with Westford attorney John Connell, who is handling the sale, before commenting on the town's option of taking the land by eminent domain.

"Lynch said he did not envision the town paying to move the Old Mill House, but said if anyone was interested in doing so, the town would likely allow it."

"'The building is in a state of disrepair, and the property would yield about 20 parking spaces,' the manager told selectmen at last week's meeting. 'It is not a part of the Historic District.' Selectmen last week voted 4-0, with Chairman Roger Blomgren abstaining, to recommend that representatives approve the article at Special Town Meeting.

"'I would certainly miss it as an old and familiar landmark in the center of town.' Selectman Peter Lawlor said after the meeting. 'However, when I weigh that against both the potential good that would come from increased parking or the likelihood that any non-municipal use would end in tearing down the building and constructing a structure the town would have no say over, then I consider this the best alternative.'"

"Mill House purchase voted down

"By Sharon Flaherty Weitz Staff Writer

"Warm nostalgia mingled with cold economics created a wind that blew away a Special Town Meeting article calling for the town to purchase the Old Mill House, tear it down and replace it with asphalt. The Central Square property will now be placed on the market in search of the highest bidder, according to the owner's representatives.

"Alice Hinkle, who is owner Ruby Emery's sister and presently resides at the Old Mill House, said the property must be sold, but she is pleased it will not go to the town for municipal parking. 'I'm glad this won't become a parking lot. Ruby doesn't want that to happen,' Hinkle said Tuesday.

"'The town voted it down, so we will put it on the market, solicit offers and see what happens,' Westford attorney John Connell said Tuesday. 'We have received a number of calls from Chelmsford residents asking us what we plan to do with the property, and there was one caller Monday who talked about buying the property to restore it, but we don't know if that will result in a serious offer yet'

"The Board of Selectmen had requested that Town Meeting members authorize them to acquire the property, either by direct purchase or eminent domain, for $100,820. At last Thursday night's session, Representatives were almost unanimous in agreeing that was 'a pretty expensive way to buy a parking lot,' as stated by Finance Committee Chairman Dwight Hayward.

"Debate was lengthy and emotional, with representatives recalling youthful days when they wandered to the Old Mill House, which was built in the mid-1800s and was once a popular bakery operated by Emery.

"'The board of selectmen voted last year to remove a number of parking spaces along Boston Road in the Central Square area and this has been a concern of area businesses,' Town Manager Bernard Lynch explained. 'This is an attempt to remedy that.'

"Selectmen had hoped to install 20 parking spaces after razing the Old Mill House. Selectman Robert Joyce said the hefty price tag could be made more affordable through a five-year municipal bond and, possibly, the installation of parking meters at the site. Joyce's suggestion was greeted with derision by many representatives.

"'I go way back with Ruby Emery, and I remember the bakery well,' member William Spence said. 'I think someone else will probably buy that building and restore it. Mr Joyce has a business on Summer Street where there are about 15 stores closed and there is plenty of parking.'

"'The house is in disrepair, but it can be refurbished,' representative Bernard Ready argued. 'Another article is designed to attract tourists to Chelmsford. Are we going to show them a parking lot?'

Representative Henrick Johnson Jr attempted to sway the article's opponents, saying, 'I've heard a lot of compassionate speeches, and I also used to go to that bakery as a little boy with my grandfather, but if we don't approve this, we will lose all control over that building. It is my feeling that if it is sold to a private builder, the building will be razed. A $100,000 price to preserve a piece of our history, I feel is a small price to pay.'

"Member Barry Balan, whose wife operated a clothing store in Central Square before it closed, noted that he had fought as hard as anyone for increased parking in Chelmsford Center. 'I should be the first to vote for this article, but I will not vote to take a house of historical significance to put a black-topped parking area there.'

"Noting that the town only offered residents one option - tearing down the Old Mill House - representative Dennis Ready concluded debate on the issue and urged his colleagues to vote the article down."

• 1997 - The Ayotte Home Improvement Gallery entrance is decorated for spring by floral designer Janis Sullivan.

Independent, May 8, 1997

• 1998 - Jack Handley received the Chelmsford Historical Society Guardian Award for his restoration work in May.

"Mill House work earns the Guardian Award

"bY THOMAS P. SILEO CORRESPONDENT

"John and Joseph Handley, whose work preserved a unique piece of Central Square, have been named winners of the Guardian Award by the Chelmsford Historical Society. The honor was bestowed at the annual meeting of the society Saturday night at the North Chelmsford Congregational Church.

"The Guardian Award is given annually to a man or woman who is judged to best exemplify the town motto - 'Let the children guard what the sires have won'- by preserving, protecting and restoring a piece of Chelmsford history. The award was conceived two years ago by Bernard Ready, vice president of the society. The 1997 recipient was developer Charles Parlee ...

"'The Guardian Award was created to show appreciation for those who go out of their way to preserve Chelmsford's history, to restore pieces of Chelmsford and to make it beautiful,' James Scarth, president of the Chelmsford Historical Society, said.

"After giving a brief history of the Old Mill House, Scarth held up the award, a handsome plaque on which the town motto is inscribed. Handley was careful to protect the original look of the house, Scarth said. 'He hated to pull out a single board if it could be saved.' Scarth then presented the award to Handley and his father, John, Sr, Joseph Handley being unable to attend. After accepting the award, the younger Handley talked briefly about why he wanted to preserve the Old Mill House ...

"When he heard that the Mill House was going to be replaced by a parking lot, Handley purchased it from Ruby's sister with the intention of protecting the valuable Chelmsford relic. 'With my father's shop so close,' Handley said in a recent interview, 'I became familiar with the bakery; it represented to me those small family businesses that are quickly becoming extinct, businesses that are an extension of the owner's personality.'

"Handley had little experience with renovation when he bought the house. What he brought to the project was his love for the Old Mill House.

"He sought out [Richard] Lahue, who was familiar with the Emery's bakery and the history of the building. Lahue, who is also familiar with woodworking and home construction, offered several suggestions to Handley. 'Though the house was in bad disrepair,' Handley explained, 'I didn't change anything; the work for the most part followed the old lines of the building, cleaning and fixing what was broken.' The interior of the house is a gem. One early advertisement for the bakery read: 'whalebone ceilings, hand-pegged beams, original floors - antiques and fireplace intrigues one when they enter this little colonial house.'

"The most difficult challenge facing the Handleys was restoration of the floors. A mechanical sander would ruin the broad, pine planks, which were blackened from years of use. 'We spent four months cleaning the floors,' Handley said. 'A machine would have ruined them, so we had to remove the fat and grease by hand.'

"The fireplace was another challenge. 'We had to sandblast the brick to clean it,' Handley said. Handley wanted to maintain the interior so that it would still be recognizable to those residents who were familiar with the bakery.

"'The building itself is just a building,' Handley said. 'The significant aspect of this place is what took place inside of it, the events, the people, the two centuries of its history.' When he started the project, Handley was unsure residents shared his feelings about the relic. He learned fast.

"'I was amazed at the response,' Handley said. 'People were so thrilled that the place would be protected. They had such great memories of the house, of the bakery, of the Emerys. It became an important part of their lives.' The more he committed himself to the project, the more Handley's own enthusiasm for the place grew. He has collected several artifacts from the house, including old signs, menus from the bakery, and old photographs of the house, several of which are displayed inside.

"'The big chains are replacing small family businesses,' he explained, 'and the Old Mill House is a symbol of the way things used to be. That's why I wanted to protect it, and I hope this project helps to motivate the town to improve other Central Square buildings. I would love the Old Mill House to become a focal point in Central Square, just as it was when people visited Emery's bakery.'"

• 1999 - Thomas Newcomb, Attorney at Law, relocated to the Old Mill House in November.

Independent, November 4, 1999

"Business has it covered

"Quilting shop opens in Center By Kevin Zimmerman Staff Writer

"Cathy Ruggiero was born about a century and a half too late. Instead of the technology driven 21st century, Ruggiero would probably be happy if she could spend her days in a candlelit room, surrounded by a group of close friends, working on a hand-made quilt .. And that's pretty much what she's done with her new business Candlelite Quilts. It might be 2006 outside but step into Candlelite Quilts in Central Square and it just as easily may be 1806. A former law office, Ruggiero has transformed the small home with low ceilings and intricate molding into a place for friends to gather and create colorful quilts and wall hangings. The front room is awash in color and designs wih dozens of fabric bolts lining bookshelf displays.

"Bright pink, green and blue pastel bolts cover half the space. Across the room, shoppers will discover darker shades with holiday themes and Americana prints. Quilt kits, candles, and scent diffusers are tucked into various places throughout the front two rooms.

"When a realtor showed Ruggeiro the empty house, she knew it was the kind of place she envisioned for her quilt shop. 'I like trditional, old fashioned stuff,' "Back when women got together to do what they had to do to get through what they had to get through." And often those get-togethers revolved around making a quilt. Ruggiero, who's lived in Chehnsford for 12 years, learned the art of quilting as a teenager from her future mother-in-law.

"But her passion for sewing goes back even further. 'I've been cross stitching since I was 7,' she said. 'I didn't want to go to school. I wanted to stay home and sew.' She eventually got her wish. After a stint working at a Tewksbury craft shop teaching quilting classes, she and her husband Dan were able to build a studio in their home where she continued to teach and be home with her young children.

"Once the kids got a little older, Ruggiero headed back to work at Mill Girl Quilts in North Chelmsford. It was there that Ruggiero met fellow quilters Beverly Norton, Lisa Sapienza, Monica Shean-Craig and Laura McLeod who now work at Candlelite Quilts. Manager Sapienza commutes 45 minutes to the shop. 'It's not a job for any of us,' she said. 'I love the friendship and fun. The love of quilting comes before the retail business ... Quilting is about friendship and togetherness. I really wanted to create a home environment.'"

"No place like home to open up a business

"CHS grad returns to Chelmsford with Chantilly Place
By Molly Loughman mloughman@wickedlocal.com

"Chelmsford native Colleen Ferry, owner of bridal boutique Chantilly Place in Chelmsford center, knows how to dress to impress. The 27-year-old's small boutique, located in a historic building, serves brides in the New England and Greater Boston area by offering a personalized and intimate shopping experience.

"Proclaiming itself as the only bridal boutique in the area that can also design and make an original custom gown, Chantilly Place offers bridal, bridesmaids and mother of gowns, as well as prom and special occasion dresses. Ferry and her three employees give on-site alterations. Chantilly Place employs a seasoned seamstress. Customers are also presented with a unique selection of accessories, including veils, jewelry, shoes, shrugs, sashes and belts.

"Ferry's love for fashion all started as a little girl with her grandmother's hats and furs. Growing up in town, she continued to follow her passion by working part-time at a local bridal shop while attending Chelmsford High School, where she graduated in 2005. In high school, Ferry took fashion classes and participated in the DECA business club. After graduation, she moved to Boston to study fashion design and merchandising at Bay State College, where she graduated in 2009."

"During college, Ferry enjoyed working at a bridal shop on Newbury Street before she came upon the opportunity to purchase the well-known and spacious bridal shop, Chantilly Place, at 107 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell five years ago. After four years of owning and running the Lowell shop,she decided to relocate the shop.

"In February 2013, Ferry's dreams of owning a boutique style shop finally came true when she relocated Chantilly Place to Chelmsford Center. Today, the store boasts 160 bridal gowns and over 100 prom dresses, with designers hailing from California, New York and Chicago. Throughout the year, Ferry attends bridal and prom markets, where she handpicks gowns for desired style and quality.

"What's it like being In a smaller space in downtown Chelmsford? It feels like a totally different store in a great way. It's a lot more personalized, comparing it to my old location. It's smaller, but we don't have less inventory. We have the same exact designers, same exact dresses, everything's the same except the location- it's just more unique, it's not like that big warehouse feel of dresses lined up and you're looking through them all in bags ... I always thought I'd start my own store from the beginning, I never thought I'd purchase one. I'm glad I did, but this is more of the feel I envisioned. The quaintness adds to the character of feeling, like you're hanging out at a house ...

"What's it been like being a young business owner in your hometown? It's been good. It's funny because I didn't specifically look in Chelmsford at first ... I love that it's in the town I grew up in; I think it makes it very personal for me. Some of [owning a business], you just learn while you do it. I definitely just jumped in - I was 22 and had no fear ... If someone asked me now, I'd be much more timid. I've been very involved and hands-on for doing ... I make sure I know what I'm doing so I can handle any issue. Not just me, but my employees, we are very laid back. We've had panic situations we handle, but we're not a panic type of store, we're not pushy. Things can be fixed. If customers aren't 100 perccnt and they're not comfortable, then they shouldn't be buying the dress. It's a huge purchase; it's a huge day- you want to love it ..."

"New Artisans Exchange is all about crafts and community

"By ALANA MELANSON amelanson@lowellsun.com

"CHELMSFORD - ... Opened by partners and friends Carissa Campbell, Eileen DeChaves and Sara Hesselton, the new business aims to help local artisans sell their wares and exchange skills and ideas. 'We really just want this to be a great, cool community space where people think, "Oh, I need a gift, let me go to the Artisans Exchange. I need to learn something or I want to learn something, I know I can learn it there," and just to have good collaboration between our artisans and the people in Chelmsford,' said Campbell.

"The three Chelmsford residents said they've always loved the 1650s Mill House at the corner of Central Square and Cushing Place, which has held a number of businesses over the years from bakery to bridal shop. When Chantilly Place left for its new Princeton Street location and they saw the for-lease signs go up, Campbell, DeChaves and Hesselton saw the perfect opportunity to create the craft shop of their dreams.

"Each brings unique skills and crafts to the business. Campbell's specialty is creating cute children's clothing, costumes and accessories. A physical therapist by day and crafter by night, DeChaves is the one behind the fun crocheted mermaid tails, owl purses and doughnut pillows. Hesselton is the jeweler, creating medieval woven-metal chains and other silver and gemstone adornments. Their grand opening April 14 was a resounding success. So many people attended, "there were points in the day when you couldn't walk through the building," Hesselton said. The shop operates on a consignment model, selling loaned items on a commission basis.

"The Artisans Exchange currently holds 31 contracts with a wide variety of artisans and crafters from around the region, from painters and photographers to stained-glass artists and pottery makers. They're open to adding more, provided their wares are high-quality, don't overlap too much with others' and space is available to house them.

"'Campbell said they're fine with hosting artisans who work in the same medium, but they must be stylistically different. She and DeChaves both crochet, for instance, but they make very different items. 'We want a big diversity,' DeChaves said. 'That's why we have so many artisans.' Over the next few months, they plan to assemble a varied list of classes exploring different media and art forms, Campbell said."

August 9, 2020 by Eileen DeChaves

From the Old Mill House Coffee website:

"Grab your favorite coffee or tea and don't forget a locally made muffin or freshly baked pastry. Take a seat in one of our newly built seating areas or browse around the shop where you will find high quality gifts and handmade goods from the areas top local artisans!

"Originally an artisan shop opened in 2018, OMHC 'pivoted' in 2020 and reopened with a cafe and boutique specializing in outdoor vendor fairs."